June 05
Rwanda: Why the 684 Electoral Candidates Are Rwanda's Riposte to Forbidden Stories [opinion]
New Times
Imagine this scenario: you are a normal person with a typical 9-5 job, living in, say, London (or any other Western capital). You go about your day, scrolling through your Twitter… Read more »
Niger: 7 Rescued From Collapsed Mining Pit in Niger
Leadership
Seven persons have been pulled out alive from a collapsed mining site in Niger State after the federal government mobilised officials to the scene at Galadima Kogo village, in… Read more »
Angola: Lebanon Stresses Angola's Importance in Maintaining Peace in Africa
ANGOP
Lebanon's Foreign Minister, Abdallah Bou Habib, on Wednesday stressed the role that the Angolan government has played in the quest for maintenance of peace on the African continent… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Sour Media Freedom Record
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu's one year in office is a mix of pain and relief for the media and journalists. We have seen a leader who opened a smiling face for the media as an industry… Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe, South Korea's Path to Economic Synergy
The Herald
Zimbabwe and South Korea have the potential to foster beneficial bilateral relations, particularly in terms of business. Read more »
West Africa: Ghana Resists 5g Deal With Indian Billionaire
The Herald
A deal for Mukesh Ambani, Asia's second-richest man to capitalise on the demand for 5G wireless services in Ghana is facing opposition from the country's parliamentary minority,… Read more »
Ghana: Free Dialysis Session - Black Stars Commend NHIA
Accra Times
On the other hand, Dr. Aboagye thanked the team for their support and urged them to become advocates for the NHIA and the health sector. He also extended his best wishes for their… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Debunks Alleged Mass Killing in South-East
Premium Times
The army accuses IPOB of trying to incite anarchy in the region by spreading falsehood. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Nigerian Lawmakers Move to Probe Mass Exit of Foreign Companies
Premium Times
The yet-to-be-constituted committee was also mandated to recommend measures to halt the exit of foreign companies from Nigeria. Read more »
Africa: 1 in 4 Children Globally Live in Severe Child Food Poverty Due to Inequity, Conflict, and Climate Crises - Unicef
Unicef
Children experiencing this level of food poverty are up to 50 per cent more likely to suffer from life-threatening malnutrition, new analysis finds Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Forfeiture of Another N11bn Properties Linked to Emefiele
Leadership
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday, ordered the temporary forfeiture of properties valued at N11, 140,000,000.00 linked to the former… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Applies Due Process in Binance Trial - Minister
Leadership
Amid continuing interest in the ongoing trial of online platform, Binance and one of its Chief Executives accused of illegally trading in cryptocurrency in Nigeria, Minister of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Assembly Probe Politically Motivated Hatched Job - El-Rufai
Leadership
Immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has dismissed the report of indictment of his administration by the State's House of Assembly as a politically… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Launches Rwf4bn Project to Curb Floods in Rusizi River, Lake Kivu Basins
New Times
Flooding and landslides in the Rusizi River and Lake Kivu basins could soon be minimised under a $3 million (approximately Rwf4 billion) project to strengthen resilience to climate… Read more »
Nigeria: Significant Spikes in Numbers of Malnourished Children in Northern Nigeria Require Urgent Action [press release]
MSF
In recent weeks, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) facilities in northern Nigeria have recorded an extraordinary increase in admissions of severely malnourished children… Read more »
Liberia: Govt to Invest U.S.$200,000 in Rice Production
New Dawn
The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Amin Modad, says the Government of Liberia is exploring all efforts to reduce the continuous hike in the price of rice, the nation's staple. Read more »
Uganda: Four Women Adjust Their Skirts to Wrestle Nanyondo in Bukamansimbi
Nile Post
In a political arena, opportunists take drums in the rain and dance vigorously to its beats. And the moment it the thick clouds hanging loosely over the Bukomansimbi Woman MP seat… Read more »
Sudan: CPJ Urges Investigation Into Killing of Sudanese Journalist Razek, 3 Family Members After RSF Raid
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Sudanese authorities to launch a full investigation into the killing of journalist Muawiya Abdel Razek, hold those responsible to… Read more »
South Africa: Ster-Kinekor Announces Closure of Only 2 Cinemas Following Restructuring Process
Fame Frenzy
Cinema group Ster-Kinekor will only be closing two of its locations following an extensive restructuring. Read more »
Nigeria: Afe Babalola Hospital Offers Discounted Surgeries, Free Healthcare to Women, Children
Premium Times
The hospital's Medical Director lamented that the lack of a functional airport, bad roads leading to the state, and insecurity have caused a significant reduction in the number of… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs, Army Repel Smuggling Gang Attack in Lagos [press release]
Premium Times
The officers were carrying out anti-smuggling operations when the incident occurred. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Need All-Inclusive Government, Not Secret Society - NLC's Ndubuaku
Vanguard
The Head, Nigeria Labour Congress Political Wing, Theophilus Ndubuaku said Nigerians need an all-inclusive government, not secret society. Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Urges Leaders to Focus On Food Security
Vanguard
Former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo has urged leaders to focus more on food security with emphasis on ' stomach infrastructure'. Read more »
Nigeria: JAMB Decries Low Turnout As 2024 De Registration Ends June 17
This Day
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has expressed worry over the low turnout of candidates as the 2024 Direct Entry registration draws to a close. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Bill to Ban Open Grazing Passes Second Reading, Northern Senators Kick
This Day
A Bill which seeks to ban open grazing and establish a national agency for the regulation and management of ranches in Nigeria has passed second reading in Senate. Read more »